ASEAN 2025

Osaka Expo: TNB Champions Malaysia’s Net Zero Vision And ASEAN Energy Integration

OSAKA, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) underscored Malaysia’s commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2050 and highlighted its role in advancing ASEAN energy integration during Energy Week at Expo 2025 Osaka, held at the Malaysia Pavilion.

ASEAN Must Diversify As China’s Growth Slows, Says Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 (Bernama) -- ASEAN’s significant dependency on exports, especially in Malaysia and Singapore, presents challenges as China’s economic slowdown begins to impact regional growth prospects, said an economist.

ASEAN-China Trade Approximates US$600 Billion In Seven Months

BEIJING, Sept 9 (Bernama-VNA) -- Trade between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China reached US$597 billion in the first seven months of this year, up 8.2 per cent year-on-year and accounting for 16.7 per cent of China’s total foreign trade during the period, according to the Chinese Commerce Ministry.

MIDA Connects Capital With Ideas To Power Malaysia’s Economic Transformation

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) has reinforced its pivotal role in advancing Malaysia’s bid to be ASEAN’s hub for innovation, sustainability and advanced industries by linking businesses with investors via its Investment Pitching Day 2025.

ASEAN’s Diversity Key To Trade Resilience -- Economist

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 6 (Bernama) -- ASEAN is on the right track in terms of trade, growth and investment, with intra-bloc diversity underpinning resilience, said Prof Dr Peter Mayer, adjunct professor of International Economics at University Polytech Malaysia and Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences.

Malaysia To Strengthen Regional, Global Trade As ASEAN 2025 Chair -- MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia, as the chair of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) 2025, will continue to play an active role in strengthening regional economic integration and positioning ASEAN as a competitive investment destination.

Surge In TNB’s Brand Value Underscores Strong Market Conviction

By Saraswathi Muniappan

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) – The 35 per cent surge in Tenaga Nasional Bhd’s (TNB) brand value to US$2.3 billion (US$1 = RM4.22) in the recent Energy 100 2025 report for Brand Finance underscores strong market conviction in its financial resilience and operational efficiency.

Sarawak Electricity Ordinance Amendment Unlocks Potential For New Generation Projects

KUCHING, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- The recent amendment to the Sarawak Electricity Ordinance marked a major turning point for the state’s energy sector, said State Minister for Utility and Telecommunication Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi.

ASEAN Poised To Lead Global Creative Economy – Wilson Ugak

JOHOR BAHRU, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- ASEAN is on track to drive a US$1 trillion (RM4.32 trillion) digital economy by 2030, backed by its youth, talent and market demand, said Deputy Digital Minister, Datuk Wilson Ugak Kumbong.

Tianjin’s SCO Summit To Call For Enhancing Multilateralism, Boost Ties With ASEAN

By Voon Miaw Ping

TIANJIN (China), Aug 31 (Bernama) -- The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, which kicked off today, is expected to see member states continue to prioritise cohesion in their efforts to deepen economic and security cooperation.

Malaysia Evaluates Energy Technologies , Waste Management In Bilateral Meetings At APEC EMM15

From Harizah Hanim Mohamed

BUSAN, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia had fruitful bilateral engagements with several APEC members on the sidelines of the 15th APEC Energy Ministerial Meeting (EMM), exchanging information and exploring future collaboration in various energy areas.

MITI Confident ASEAN Will Reach Substantial Agreement On DEFA By Year-End

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz is confident ASEAN will reach a full agreement on the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) by the end of this year.